The Tech 21 Boost DLA with Tap Tempo and Bass Boost Chorus pedals have undergone makeovers for new metallic finishes. Their original internal design, external controls and functionality remain the same, as does the pricing.

The Boost DLA provides an unusual abundance of easy-to-use, intuitive controls for such a compact pedal. Features include a single, continuously-variable Time control to provide a smooth, full sweep of delay up to 1,000 milliseconds. Tape Drift adds a random, unpredictable element to the modulation, which is more true to a vintage tape echo. Dotted 8th shifts the timing to achieve those distinctive Pink Floyd/U2-style sounds. Mix, Feedback, Fidelity and Level are 100% analog for authentic, organic sounds --and no latency. There’s also a dedicated Tap Tempo function footswitch and clean Boost function for up to 9dB of added volume.

The Bass Boost Chorus features a Detune control to adjust the pitch of the choral voices, adding sonic girth to create thick, lush, bass-compatible chorus. Speed and Depth controls add modulation, which can be set at minimum to preserve the fundamentals. This avoids that queasy, seasick feeling typically associated with traditional chorus pedals when used on bass. Multi Voice provides dimension and thickens the sound with additional choral voicings. Mix, Tone and Level are all-analog, and the clean Boost function kicks in up to 9dB of added volume.

Tech 21 has released its new Boost Chorus Bass pedal. Derived from the careful study of ‘70s vintage choruses, the pedal combines Tech 21 studio grade performance with an entertaining, yet cleverly useful, array of never before heard sounds. Slapback,

Tech 21 has again expanded its line of Fly Rigs to now offer an acoustic version. The Acoustic Fly Rig features the indispensable, all-analog SansAmp with sweepable, semi-parametric active EQ, independent boost, a compressor, tap tempo delay, dedicated reverb, chromatic tuner, headphone capability, and XLR output. Just over 20 oz. and 12.5 inches long, you can be ready for any gig at a moment’s notice.

With the popularity of 5- and 6-string basses having gone beyond being a trend and becoming mainstream, Tech 21 has “modernized” Version 2 to enable switching the bass frequency to extend further into those lower registers.

LONG BEFORE THE DIGITAL-MODELING REVOLUTION, Tech 21 pioneered a powerful and musical means of emulating the distinctive distortion characteristics, frequency curve, and responsiveness of tube amps with the all-analog SansAmp.